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Six Months Contract With The Mafia God

He was forbidden. My brother's best friend. Also the most dangerous man in the country. And I signed myself over to him. Leah Thorne had one rule: stay away from Dimitri Valentino. It shouldn't have been difficult. He was ruthless, feared, and devastatingly beautiful in the way that only truly dangerous things are. The kind of man who owned nightclubs, commanded armies, and made grown men weep with a single look. The kind of man her brother Mike trusted with his life. The kind of man she had absolutely no business wanting. But one shattered marriage, one bottle of whiskey, and one catastrophically bad decision later, Leah wakes up in Dimitri's bed with a signed contract on the nightstand and six months of her life no longer her own. Her body. His rules. No exceptions. The contract is iron-clad, the penalty clause suffocating — fifty million dollars she doesn't have. And Dimitri Valentino, the Wolf of the Italian underworld, has absolutely no intention of letting her go. He says he'll ruin her for other men. He's not lying. Because beneath the cold control and the thousand-dollar suits is a man who has wanted her for seven sinful years — who has memorized the curve of her smile, the sound of her laugh, and exactly how to take her apart piece by piece until the only word left in her vocabulary is his name. Eve came to him broken, looking to feel wanted. She never expected to feel owned. She never expected to love it. Six Months Contract With The Mafia God is a scorching dark romance about forbidden hunger, dangerous obsession, and the catastrophic moment a good girl stops running from the wolf who has always been hunting her. Some contracts change everything. Some men are worth the fine print.
Salewa_25 · 113.3k Views

Level-Up Apocalypse

The world did not end in fire. It rotted. Civilization collapsed overnight. Cities fell, demons descended, the dead began walking - not mindlessly, but under a growing, forced will. Vincent, an ordinary man drowning in debt, clung to fragile hope. Then, hell arrived - he became something worse than a victim. A mysterious zombie virus descended, but Vincent did not turn. He awakened as a carrier. He became the first infected - a Progenitor. Every life claimed by the virus strengthens him...and stains his soul. He walks a razor's edge between savior and catastrophe. Survival is sin and requires everything. Venturing into ruins, facing demons, and making impossible choices - there is no good choice. No gain. No winning or losing. No choosing the good. Only choosing the lesser evil. Meanwhile, trust fractures. Humanity's last forces are not as united as they appear. Ghosts of the past hunt them. False grief hides calculated malice. While they battle demons, something far more terrifying has already infiltrated among them. Factions rise, hidden powers awaken. One question looms over the ruins of the world. Can a man who commands the dead still save the living - or will he become the very end he fears? Hopes are fading. The role of humanity seems insignificant. And the end? Certain. In the shadows, unknown forces are at bay. Bound by the universal rules at the moment, restrained. But time is ticking. The day draws near. What fate awaits humanity and the world once the chains break and the mysterious forces can act freely?
HAVEMERCY · 68.2k Views

Riven’s Shadows

In a realm where wizards and vampires exist just beyond the veil of ordinary life, a delicate balance of power and secrecy holds sway. Whispers of ancient prophecies and dark forces weave through the shadows, compelling those who seek to exploit them. Riven, a young boy grappling with the recent loss of a loved one, finds himself unexpectedly drawn into a hidden world of magic. When Aurelion, a powerful vampire, arrives with a mission to locate him, Riven soon discovers that he possesses mysterious latent abilities that intrigue both wizards and vampires alike. Rumors swirl that he is the key to an ancient artifact believed to hold untold power—the heart of a prophecy that could either unite or destroy the delicate balance between the two factions. As Riven learns to navigate this enchanting yet perilous world, he uncovers secrets about his own past and the legendary forces that seek to control him. Dark magical entities lurk at every turn, their motives shrouded in ambiguity. Riven realizes that he is not only a target but also a pawn in a larger game played by hidden factions within this magical society. Forming an uneasy alliance with Aurelion and Nyssa, a clever and enigmatic young wizard, Riven embarks on a quest to piece together the fragments of the prophecy. As they delve deeper into the mystery of the artifact, they face trials that test their loyalties and challenge their understanding of friendship and sacrifice. Each revelation reveals deeper layers of intrigue and danger, and the shadows of the past begin to close in on Riven. In "Riven's Shadows," Riven's journey becomes one of self-discovery and bravery in a race against time to stop dark forces intent on claiming not only the artifact but also the lives of everyone he cares about. With his destiny hanging in the balance, Riven must confront the truth of his powers and the darkness that threatens to engulf their world—before it’s too late.
Princess_ravyn · 7.1k Views

BECOMING MID(NIGHT)

Alternative Title(s): D-Drive Game Trial!, Becoming Mid, Becoming Night, Becoming Midnight, BM(N) DISCLAIMER: Becoming Midnight is about survival, mind-games, betrayal, violence, lust, and terrible choices people make when nothing left: The worst side of people when winning means everything. Therefore, this is not a story for the lighthearted individuals. Every time midnight passes, the name 4URmn_x or Midnight always haunts the Japanese gaming world in 2035. Known as the number one gamer, their skill across various genres – MMORPGs, gacha, and even platformers – has made them a mysterious and feared figure. No one knows their real identity. They always use the same username, avatar, and bio: "My name is Midnight. And this account is served for your midnight's nightmare with me as an x." For years, Midnight has only ever lost once in each game, sparking various theories. Some say they did it on purpose, others believe their opponent was just lucky, and there are even rumors about a self-made intelligent automation program. Each of their victories always ends with the legendary message: "Too easy. Victory is mine." However, everything changes when they are challenged to enter a mysterious survival game after getting humiliated by their rival, where every weekend, players must kill or manipulate each other to survive. Midnight arrives empty-handed, underestimated, and given the title "Mid Gamer" due to their weak physique and meager equipment. But with their intelligence and survival instincts, Midnight is determined to prove that victory is not always determined by weapons or status, but rather by brains, courage, and precise timing. Can Midnight change the game and carve their name into this survival world?
ShiTzu · 146.6k Views

Ghost Exorciser: The Oust Fake Heiress Strikes

Ghost portals opened all across the world, and getting possessed seemed as common as catching a fever. As such, humanity was forced to live in safe zones that were steadily shrinking day by day. Yet to Lana, nothing was new. She was reborn on the day when the true daughter of the Almond family returned. She watched as Brenda, her murderer from the past life, was pampered by the Almond siblings. “Lana, you should know your place and leave.” Eldest Young Almond ordered with glacial disdain. “A wretch like you never belonged to the Almond Family. Pitiful mutt.” Second Young Master Almond chuckled, his venom-laced words resounding, “And if possible, stop comparing yourself to Brenda. She is a rare awakened Dream Warden, while you... sigh. Marry a beggar, and that would be the grandest achievement in your life.” “I always wondered why a dim-witted person like her ended up as our sister. Sigh... I am concerned that she might perish after being possessed by a roadside ghost.” The Third Young Master derided. For safety and peace, Lana left the Almond family and forged her own empire. Trash? She became a supreme Talisman Practitioner! Marry a beggar? The wealthy heirs in Brookvale lined up to wed her! Die in the hands of a roadside ghost? The specters in the ghost zones trembled upon hearing her name! Poor mutt? Heh! Her business empire earned her billions of dollars every single month! Even her past life’s moonlight was shamelessly flirting with her! Lana never thought that her past life's misery was orchestrated by a schemer, neither she thought that her luck was stolen away by the docile lovable daughter of the Almond family. In this life, she vowed to live a thriving life and protect her luck. She fought off ghosts haunting her world while fighting the mysterious forces. .......................................................................................... Extract “Mister, I feel a connection with you. Would you like to adopt me?” Lana fluttered her eyelashes while gazing at the handsome young man with lustrous black hair. Yet what intoxicated her the most was the radiant purple and gold aura around her past life’s moonlight! So delicious! She longed to devour him whole! “No.” His deep voice reverberated in Lana’s heart, making her freeze for a second. ‘Ah... sure enough... an untouchable flower like him... is out of my league!’ “However... I do need a silver cat.” His words were laced with ambiguity as he stared at her intently, “Especially the dauntless one that loves to sneak into my bed at night and claw my admirers.” Lana •silver cat•: “...” Ugh... no, it’s not me .....................................................................................
LittleRabbit1111 · 689.3k Views

ASHES OF THE INNOCENT

It all started with a curse. In the sterile halls of St. Solace Hospital, Laura—wounded, desperate, and blinded by grief—cast a curse she never meant to. A curse that tore through the innocent, striking a child who wasn’t meant to bear its weight. Rozzi, a hero caught in the shadows, made the ultimate sacrifice to protect that child, her life extinguished in the Spiral’s growing darkness. And Asto De La, a father shattered by loss and betrayal, was pushed to the edge of madness. His quest for justice became a battle against something ancient and merciless—a forest that remembers every name, every pain, every secret. Now the forest watches. Elias, a boy who should have died that night, lives on beneath the trees. Saved by a silent girl whose name he never learned, he became the Spiral’s last heir. He writes the names of the forgotten into the dirt so they don’t vanish, so the curse doesn’t spread. But memory is not merciful. And the Spiral never forgets. When the dead begin to whisper and children wake remembering things they never lived, the curse calls again. Elias must choose between becoming a monster like the one who saved him… Or breaking the forest’s heart one name at a time. The Forest Never Forgets is a chilling supernatural tale of memory, sacrifice, and the weight of love that refuses to die. This is where grief grows wild and names become roots. Dear Readers, Some stories are born from fire. This is one of them. In the shadows of forgotten places, in the silence after screams, the past waits. It doesn't fade. It doesn't forgive. And if you dare to look too closely, it might look back. The Ashes of the Innocent is not just a story of grief, curses, and the supernatural—it's about the aching cost of love, the terror of truth, and the monsters we inherit. Every word was written with trembling fingers and a haunted heart. I hope you read it with the same fire. Welcome to St. Solace. Remember: once you enter, it remembers you too. With ash-stained pages
Gra4ce · 57.7k Views